Beef vs. Ground turkey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Beef and Ground turkey
- Beef has more Vitamin B12, Iron, Vitamin B2, and Zinc, however, Ground turkey is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Selenium, and Copper.
- Beef covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 120% more than Ground turkey.
- Beef has 2 times more Iron than Ground turkey. While Beef has 3.04mg of Iron, Ground turkey has only 1.52mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted and Ground turkey, cooked.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Iron
+100%
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Potassium
+19.7%
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Sodium
-30.8%
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Zinc
+19%
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Calcium
+115.4%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Copper
+55.7%
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Manganese
+22.2%
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Selenium
+22.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
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Iron
+100%
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Potassium
+19.7%
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Sodium
-30.8%
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Zinc
+19%
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Calcium
+115.4%
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Magnesium
+114.3%
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Copper
+55.7%
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Manganese
+22.2%
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Selenium
+22.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 254
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Vitamin E
+127.3%
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Vitamin B2
+89.6%
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Vitamin B12
+214.2%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1216.7%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+51.5%
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Vitamin B5
+148%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.633
Equal in Folate - 7
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Vitamin E
+127.3%
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Vitamin B2
+89.6%
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Vitamin B12
+214.2%
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Vitamin K
+∞%
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Vitamin A
+1216.7%
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Vitamin D
+100%
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Vitamin B3
+51.5%
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Vitamin B5
+148%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.077
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.633
Equal in Folate - 7
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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+25%
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Fats
+59%
Equal in Protein - 27.37
Equal in Water - 62.07
Protein:
27.55 g
Fats:
6.54 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
65.71 g
Other:
0.2 g
Protein:
27.37 g
Fats:
10.4 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
62.07 g
Other:
0.16 g
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+25%
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Fats
+59%
Equal in Protein - 27.37
Equal in Water - 62.07
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+448.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.669
Saturated Fat:
2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.532 g
Saturated Fat:
2.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.458 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.917 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+26.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+448.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 2.669
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Protein | 27.55g | 27.37g |
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| Fats | 6.54g | 10.4g |
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| Calories | 169kcal | 203kcal |
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| Calcium | 13mg | 28mg |
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| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.52mg |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 30mg |
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| Phosphorus | 259mg | 254mg |
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| Potassium | 352mg | 294mg |
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| Sodium | 54mg | 78mg |
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| Zinc | 3.7mg | 3.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.097mg | 0.151mg |
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| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 31.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 6IU | 79IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 24µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin D | 3IU | 8IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.074mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.4mg | 0.211mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.76mg | 8.724mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.481mg | 1.193mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.669mg | 0.633mg |
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| Folate | 7µg | 7µg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.21µg | 1.34µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.359mg | 0.312mg |
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| Threonine | 1.534mg | 1.258mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.52mg | 1.227mg |
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| Leucine | 2.833mg | 2.262mg |
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| Lysine | 3.178mg | 2.452mg |
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| Methionine | 0.871mg | 0.806mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.299mg | 1.068mg |
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| Valine | 1.603mg | 1.27mg |
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| Histidine | 1.244mg | 0.811mg |
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| Cholesterol | 85mg | 93mg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.375g | 0.134g |
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| Saturated Fat | 2.595g | 2.669g |
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | 0.009g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.002g | 0.01g |
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.011g | 0.012g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.734g | 3.458g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 2.917g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | 0.019g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.349g | 2.508g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.013g | 0.136g |
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| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.017g | 0.011g |
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
54%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beef contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beef is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.